23-2-614. Exemptions. (1) (a) The provisions of this part with respect to registration, registration decals, certificates of title, certificates of ownership, and snowmobile trail passes do not apply to snowmobiles owned or used by the United States or another state or any agency or political subdivision of the United States or another state.

(b) Snowmobiles owned by the state of Montana or any agency or political subdivision of this state are exempt only from the payment of fees and must otherwise comply with all the requirements of this part.

(2) The provisions of this part with respect to registration, registration decals, certificates of title, certificates of ownership, and snowmobile trail passes do not apply to unregistered snowmobiles owned by nonresidents of Montana who either:

(a) display visual proof that a nonresident temporary-use snowmobile permit has been purchased; or

(b) use the snowmobile only in races and for not more than 30 days in the state. "Race" means an organized competition on a predetermined course that is run according to accepted rules.